#009: How much discovery is enough?

In this episode, Stefan Pernek and Christoph Bodenstein dive deep into one of the biggest dilemmas in product management: balancing discovery and delivery. Should you spend more time de-risking your ideas, or is it better to launch fast and learn on the go?

We unpack real-world examples from SaaS and B2B companies, discuss frameworks like Itamar Gilad’s Confidence Meter, and explore the infamous 70% rule from Jeff Bezos. Plus, we question whether founders like Mark Zuckerberg are the best role models when it comes to product strategy.

Whether you're a product manager, founder, or just passionate about building great products, this episode will challenge how you think about discovery, prototyping, and shipping!

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📌 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro
0:48 How much discovery is enough?
4:04 The build vs. de-risk debate
12:01 Reverting bad bets: When is it too late?
19:57 Jeff Bezos' 70% rule explained
26:03 Transitioning from founder-led to product-led growth

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LinkedIn: Stefan Pernek | Christoph Bodenstein
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